Michigan adds Central Michigan to future football schedules
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Michigan football has scheduled Central Michigan as an opponent for the 2028 and 2031 season openers. With these additions, Michigan now has set season openers through 2034, excluding the years 2030 and 2032. In 2027, Michigan will host Illinois, marking its first home meeting since 2022. Future rivalries include matchups against Notre Dame in 2033 and 2034 after a gap since 2019.
- •Central Michigan will play Michigan on Sept. 2, 2028, and Aug. 30, 2031.
- •Michigan has scheduled season openers through 2034, except for 2030 and 2032.
- •Illinois returns to Michigan Stadium for the first time since 2022.
- •Future Notre Dame games are set for Sept. 3, 2033, and Sept. 2, 2034.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football adds Central Michigan to future slate
"Michigan football adds Central Michigan to its 2028 and 2031 season openers as the program updates future plans.
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